Cedar Vista Motel
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#7 of 9 motels in Tobermory
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Finding an ideal family-friendly motel in Tobermory does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Cedar Vista Motel, a nice option for travellers like you.
Close to St. Edmund's Anglican Church (1.1 km), a popular Tobermory landmark, Cedar Vista Hotel is a great destination for tourists.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as air conditioning and a refrigerator, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the motel.
Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.
When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Princess Diningroom, which is a Greek restaurant that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.
Best of all, Cedar Vista Hotel makes it easy to experience some great Tobermory attractions like Tobermory Harbour, which is a popular marina.
Cedar Vista Motel looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Tobermory.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Canoeing
Non-smoking hotel
Fishing
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
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Non-smoking rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Polish
Location
7370 6 Hwy, Tobermory, Ontario N0H 2R0 Canada
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Wé stayed here 2 nights. The room is spacious and very clean. You will find a mini fridge, a/c and the beds are super comfortable. The little couple that owns the place are the sweetest and nicest people. They are very welcoming and friendly. Now as for Tobermory in terms of food you will find plenty of fish and ships restaurants unfortunately if you are looking for more you will have to go to another city. The big down for me is the coffee places. A simple medium size cappuccino is 6.89$ so make sure to bring some instant coffee you will find a kettle in your room or you can buy some at the little grocery store in the center on Bay street.Keep in mind most stores restaurants close pretty early. You will find BbQ in the back of the motel if you prefer to cook and also a fire place . BRING YOUR OWN WOOD. As for the sightseen the Grotto you must have a reservation due to safety measures due to covid.the center is about 10 minutes walk.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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We enjoyed our short stay in the Cedar Vista motel. The owners were very friendly, welcoming and helpful and the accommodation simple, inexpensive and very comfortable. The motel is a short 15 minute walk from Tobermory's beautiful harbour. We are happy to strongly recommend the Cedar Vista motel to anyone visiting this lovely part of Ontario.
Svetlana and Duncan
Svetlana and Duncan
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Very friendly, helpful managers. The lady even suggested alternative walking directions to the marina, minimizing staying on Hwy 6. There was also a bbq grill that guests can use. The room was decent, with a fridge, coffee maker, a table and a couple of chairs we could use for meals. A microwave is available for use in the office. There was one case though where we had to follow up about clean up. Understandable though because it was a busy time and we were embarassed as well since we did make a couple of messes/accidents.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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I’m writing this as a public service. These reviews are fake. The motel is nothing like described and probably has new ownership since 2022.
The rooms are not cleaned thoroughly. We got moved to a second room and it wasn’t much better. The first had a dirty toilet and unchanged sheets. The second room had a dirty shower, blankets strewn and probably dirty sheets. The mattresses are from the 1970s. The decor from the 1960s. We slept in our clothes. Everything from the doors, plumbing, walls etc is falling apart and lack maintenance. The badly peeling paint on the doors should have tipped us off.
There is something strange about this place. People coming and going all night meeting up with the guy running the place.
In all the years we’ve relied on this forum for reviews this is the first that was so blatantly off. There is no way these reviews are real.
It was a $230 lesson for us.
The rooms are not cleaned thoroughly. We got moved to a second room and it wasn’t much better. The first had a dirty toilet and unchanged sheets. The second room had a dirty shower, blankets strewn and probably dirty sheets. The mattresses are from the 1970s. The decor from the 1960s. We slept in our clothes. Everything from the doors, plumbing, walls etc is falling apart and lack maintenance. The badly peeling paint on the doors should have tipped us off.
There is something strange about this place. People coming and going all night meeting up with the guy running the place.
In all the years we’ve relied on this forum for reviews this is the first that was so blatantly off. There is no way these reviews are real.
It was a $230 lesson for us.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Avoid at all costs. This is a scam.
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I booked 4 rooms (2 rooms with Double Beds + Kitchenette; 2 rooms with 1 Queen Bed) for my whole family. There were 12 of us, just for 1 Saturday night. This is a family-friendly, clean motel. Location is short walk to Tobermory harbour and to experience other attractions. Though it was along Hwy 6, we found it peaceful and quite. Parking is right at your door, easier unloading and loading. We enjoyed our stay. Kuerig machine /coffee available in the rooms. It was relaxing ambiance sitting in colored chairs at the front yard.
Bonus was, we were able to do our BBQ, eat on picnic table, gathered around a pit fire, roast marshmallows at the backyard (we bought our woods from neighbor convenience store)
Would definitely stay there again and recommend it to others. If you have younger kids, with the kitchenette works best. Thank you, Wendy and Terry. Overall, t'was an amazing experience.
Bonus was, we were able to do our BBQ, eat on picnic table, gathered around a pit fire, roast marshmallows at the backyard (we bought our woods from neighbor convenience store)
Would definitely stay there again and recommend it to others. If you have younger kids, with the kitchenette works best. Thank you, Wendy and Terry. Overall, t'was an amazing experience.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Stayed here for the long weekend and it was in the perfect spot! Walking distance to everything. It was very clean and the room also had a kurieg with pods and mugs! The owner and son allowed us to keep our bike and helmets there a bit longer until our boat tour. Lovely people and a great spot I highly recommend! Thank you
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is a family owned and operated motel. Hospitality was great! We stayed in room 1 which was very clean and sleeps 5 comfortably. It has a small fridge, A/C, TV and Wi-Fi. We enjoyed the large fire pit in the backyard and had other guests join us which was fun.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Room Tip: Room #1 is the quietest since it is situated by the owners house and if you need anything they...
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The new owners of this hotel are fantastic. The photo you see is not even of the hotel. This is a old photo they cannot change yet. It is cute, clean and plenty of hot water. The coffee is all day and very good. They just got started and I'm sure they will be adding improvements when needed. I will return in Sept.
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Date of stay: June 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: There are not very many rooms so they get booked quick. They do have some with kitchens
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I read the reviews and choose this motel but found out it is just ok.
Maybe I expected too much for around $100/ night in Tobermory.
The room is not as clean as other reviews.
There are some spiders in the bathroom( small black ones)
The bathroom is a little bit smelly.
The bed is not as clean as other hotels I have ever been, but still acceptable( Anyway We put our own bedspread on )
There is a patch board on the wall, which was broken .The wires are explored. They just use a disposable Plate to cover. It's not safe expcially for people who have children with them.
Rather than those, other things are ok.
One thing I could not understand is :
In the morning, the manager knock our door very, very heavily around 10:30 am and tell us the check out time is 11:00 am( He could tell us that when we checked in) . We were shocked, and I dont think that is very polite( Maybe I am too sensitive) Then My husband went to the front desk to pay. I continued packing our stuffs.
Then the manager came to knock our door other two times to tell us if we would not leave as soon as possible before 11:00 am, he will chagre us for another day.
We left the motel before11:00 am .
I dont understand why the manager tried to kick us out before the check out time and there were nobody waiting for our room.
Maybe I expected too much for around $100/ night in Tobermory.
The room is not as clean as other reviews.
There are some spiders in the bathroom( small black ones)
The bathroom is a little bit smelly.
The bed is not as clean as other hotels I have ever been, but still acceptable( Anyway We put our own bedspread on )
There is a patch board on the wall, which was broken .The wires are explored. They just use a disposable Plate to cover. It's not safe expcially for people who have children with them.
Rather than those, other things are ok.
One thing I could not understand is :
In the morning, the manager knock our door very, very heavily around 10:30 am and tell us the check out time is 11:00 am( He could tell us that when we checked in) . We were shocked, and I dont think that is very polite( Maybe I am too sensitive) Then My husband went to the front desk to pay. I continued packing our stuffs.
Then the manager came to knock our door other two times to tell us if we would not leave as soon as possible before 11:00 am, he will chagre us for another day.
We left the motel before11:00 am .
I dont understand why the manager tried to kick us out before the check out time and there were nobody waiting for our room.
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Date of stay: August 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The model us pretty average, except for the bed that is really comfortable and clean. The moquette smells a bit and the decor is pretty old. I would have been excited if it had costed at least minus 20%. I think the price was too high for the quality of the stay.
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Date of stay: August 2011
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Hi. It's depends how big is a dog and for when.
"Room #1 is the quietest since it is situated by the owners house and if you need anything they are steps away."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
C$120 - C$122 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
cedar vista hotel tobermory
LOCATION
CanadaOntarioBruce CountyTobermory
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Vista Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Cedar Vista Motel?
Nearby attractions include Tobermory Wave Adventures (0.7 km), Fathom Five National Marine Park (0.9 km), and The Sweet Shop (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Cedar Vista Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and canoeing.
What are some restaurants close to Cedar Vista Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tobermory Brewing Company and Grill, Shipwreck Lee's Of Tobermory, and Crowsnest Pub.
Is Cedar Vista Motel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Tobermory.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Cedar Vista Motel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Polish.
Is Cedar Vista Motel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.